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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Headache

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Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2015
Question: how do you treat chroic headaches lasting 3 to 5 days
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.


I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your symptoms. I would be in a better position to reach to a conclusion if you answer following questions please:

1. Does anyone in your family has similar complaints? if yes then who and since when?
2. Pain occurs in whole head or in half head?
3. Does pain aggravate with movement?
4. Is there any associated history of:
a. visual symptoms like bright light flashing in your eyes or unable to focus from eyes at particular point?
b. Nausea, vomiting or anorexia?
5. Do you then prefer to lie in a dark room so that you headache improves?
6. Does headache occurs only during awakening?
7. Does headache starts if you are tired or did not take ample sleep?
8. Did you take any type of medication for this?
9. Are you on any kind of medication?
10. Is there any family history of hypertension, diabetes or any other illness?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf

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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Headache

Brief Answer: Need some details to guide you better Detailed Answer: Hello My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your symptoms. I would be in a better position to reach to a conclusion if you answer following questions please: 1. Does anyone in your family has similar complaints? if yes then who and since when? 2. Pain occurs in whole head or in half head? 3. Does pain aggravate with movement? 4. Is there any associated history of: a. visual symptoms like bright light flashing in your eyes or unable to focus from eyes at particular point? b. Nausea, vomiting or anorexia? 5. Do you then prefer to lie in a dark room so that you headache improves? 6. Does headache occurs only during awakening? 7. Does headache starts if you are tired or did not take ample sleep? 8. Did you take any type of medication for this? 9. Are you on any kind of medication? 10. Is there any family history of hypertension, diabetes or any other illness? I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours. Thank You